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Jeffrey Young Obituary
Jeffrey Young went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31. Jeff, also known as Ned, was born in Gainesville on July 21, 1957. He was baptized and confirmed as a Roman Catholic at St. Patrick's Church in Gainesville. He attended St. Patrick's School and Buchholz High School where he graduated in 1975. An avid sportsman and fan, Jeff played on the Buchholz High School golf and baseball teams. Jeff was beloved by his many friends and family. He was devoted to his three children, Summerlyn, Jessica and Jefferson Young, and his newborn granddaughter, Kaylyn Mae, born to Summerlyn on May 25, 2011. He is also survived by his parents, Robert L. and Mary J. Young of Gainesville, his childrens' half-siblings, Shelton and Alexis Hunter, five siblings, Mary K, James, John and David Young and Amy Young Grimes and by Stephanie Young, his former wife and the mother of his children. Jeff worked as a landscaper for many families in the Gainesville area. Jeff loved to play golf; he played every Sunday with his friends at Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of sports facts and could call up a name or a statistic at a moment's notice, particularly if it involved the Gators.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Baughman Center Chapel, located at the corner of Museum and Radio Roads on the University of Florida campus. In lieu of flowers, donations to benefit Jeff's children can be made to a trust account in the name of Mary J. Young at 1st Credit Union of Gainesville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Young
Tony Flores
May 28, 2024
A good friend and a great golf partner. Love you my Brother.
Mike Bauer
July 10, 2011
Wow, I just heard from my brother Steve last week at Summerhouse while on vacation. Jeff was one of the good ones and have fond memories of BHS with him.
Sometimes I don't understand why the best are called home early. For Jeff's family you have my deepest sympathies for your loss. I hadn't seem him in years but you knew he was going to loved all his life.
Shannon Boal
June 11, 2011
It is such a big loss...Jeff loved everybody and was nice to be around. Well, we'll meet again, Jeff. Thanks for being my friend!
Shannon Boal Waldo, FL
Tim Yawn
June 9, 2011
While it had been a while since I had seen Ned I knew that when I did it was with a great big smile and a happy greeting. I know that the next time will be the same. God Bless
john neller
June 8, 2011
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of the Young family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ned had that innate ability to make everyone around him smile, laugh and feel special. I can still hear his laugh! Peace Jeffrey.
Doug Whittle
June 7, 2011
Ned was the most loyal of us all. He kept up with all of his friends from his entire life and made sure that we all knew where everyone else was and how they/we were getting along. He was everyone's personal facebook long before we'd ever heard of such a thing.
We have lost a true friend and brother.
Greg Yarlett
June 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Young family. Rest in peace Ned.
Dolly Henley
June 6, 2011
To the Young Family:
I am so truly sorry for your loss.
Look to the lord for courage and guidence in your time of need.
Take comfort in knowing Ned is in a much better place and we now have one of our own up there to guide us and the Gators.
REST IN PEACE NED....
June 6, 2011
To the Young family, my most heartfelt condolences to all of you. Diane sent this notice to me and I was, to say the least, shocked of his passing. I'll say a special prayer for him and for you in this time of your loss.
With a heavy heart,
Leslie (Kattke) Henry
Wesley Oehmig
June 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Young Family:
I am truly sorry for your loss.
We have all lost a great friend and he will be missed by everyone!
Look to the lord for strenght and guidence during this sorrowful time.
REST IN PEACE NED!
Nancy & Richard Smiley
June 5, 2011
What a shock, we will miss him daily! My prayers for the children, brothers & sisters, and to his parents. Ned was a special, special friend. Seems like we have known him for ever. What a heck of a fellow, good down to his toes, with a heart of gold. He will be sadly missed when we remember the good, the volatile, and the hysterical times. Love ya Jeff, miss you already...
Cheryl Mourning
June 5, 2011
My hearts and prayers are with you all. Your dad was a wonderful, caring and loving man dedicated to you kids...all of you. I am happy to have been blessed by knowing him. I remember his smile and his laughter...and the way he loved his child en. May God bless and keep you Jeff forever and ever and may God provide much strength and comfort to his family and carry them all thru this difficult time. Amen.
sylvia atwood-coleman
June 4, 2011
Jeff, you were and always will be, loved by the Atwood and Gibson families.Our love went with you but our love also stayed here for your precious children.You did a wonderful job with each of them. Give Big Till a hug for me.Your friendship will always be with everyone you met. rest in Peace.
Susan Myrick
June 4, 2011
Thinking of all the good times we had in the neighborhood and at Buchholz. Ned was an awesome guy. My prayers go out for the Young family. He will be missed. God had other plans for him.
Dan Bianchi
June 4, 2011
To the Young family so sorry about the loss of Jeff .He was a great friend and will be missed every Sunday @ the course.My prayers go out to all family and friends of Ned.
Scott Snellgrove
June 4, 2011
I have always admired Jeff for being such a good father. His family has always been his number one priority. He was a great friend and I will miss him dearly. My prayers are with you all.
June 4, 2011
"My thoughts and prayers are with the Young family on this sad day! Jeff was a great guy and will be deeply missed." Carol Presher Fraylick(Greenville, SC)
June 4, 2011
James and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to the entire Young family, Steve Wyman, Alpharetta GA
Diane Baker(Kattke)
June 4, 2011
To the Young family, I was so sorry to read of Jeff's passing. I have many memories of babysitting (!!) the Young kids and Jeff was always the, well, more 'challenging' one :) My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Lily Chiappini
June 4, 2011
Jeff...What a Great Man! He Always made you feel special. My heart and prayers go out to all the family and friends.
Sheila McLean
June 3, 2011
To Amy and all of Jeff's family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sheila
Allison Pritchett
June 3, 2011
The entire Young family has been such a part of the Pritchett family since I was old enough to have a crush on the Young boys and the Dixie Desperados! You will be dearly missed and always held close in our hearts! Love always, Allison Pritchett
Lily Chiappini
June 3, 2011
Jeff was a great Man! He always made you feel special. He will be missed and yes it is a sad time in Gainesville. My heart and prayers go out to all the family and friends.
Joe Sabatella
June 3, 2011
Ha Jeff will miss you the Lord had other plans// Love you/// Joe
William Adams
June 3, 2011
Our loss of Ned is very difficult. Ned and I started our friendship at Saint Patrick’s, which he often mentioned. We spent time in the Boy Scouts, both Ned and I were high achievers in scouting, making it to Second Class in three years of scouting. There are so many memories and his loss is so overwhelming. We grew together and never forgot our friendship during and after BHS. Leaving Gainesville in the early 80’s, Ned and I never were apart. Talking often on my visits back home and over the phone, we always ended our conversation with saying “I love you.” We recently talked. Ned was always in my corner, as with anyone he knew.
A weekday Mass will be held in remembrance of him at Saint Helens Catholic Church in Georgetown, Texas in the near future. To the entire Young family, he was my friend, my brother and I will never forget his friendship and his love. Brillo.
Danny McLean
June 3, 2011
Jeff,
So amazing to be taken into Gods House!Just talking with you just a few Months ago.Unreal...
May God continue watching over your Family.We will all see you in our Fathers House in the near future. God Bless you.
Jimmy Millsaps
June 3, 2011
Ned, you broke the mold, there will never be another. The Gators have lost their biggest fan. I cherish our coaching camraderie with our sons that we shared, as well as their birth in the same room less than a week apart. i love you brother. My condolences to the entire Young family.
Jimmy Millsaps
June 3, 2011
Ned, you broke the mold. There will never be another, won't happen again. The Gators have lost their biggest fan ever. I still cherish our coaching camraderie together during our sons T-ball games, and even back to the birthing classes we attended together at the Birth Center when Jeff and Eric were born a week apart, in the same room. I love you brother, may you rest in peace. My condolences to all of the Young family.
Stewart Springer
June 3, 2011
To the Young Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Jeff will be missed.
George simmons
June 3, 2011
to the Youngs my love and heart goes out to you all,jeff was my life long friend,a best friend,the best kind of friend,always Jeff steady upbeat ready to make you laugh.I cannot say how much I will miss him.simply I will never forget him and he will always be in my heart. god bless george
Sandy Dotson
June 3, 2011
Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Denise Hodge
June 3, 2011
May God's blessing be you with and the Family. I will keep you all i my prayers.
Denise Hodge (Gainesville, FL)
Stacy Sacco
June 3, 2011
My heart goes out to you Amy, and to your family, for your loss. May your beloved Brother rest in peace. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you now and in the months to come.
Thomas Sabatella
June 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Young family. I always thought of Jeff as a brother and was liked by everyone. Jeff was always upbeat and could make you laugh during your worst times. I am going to miss you deeply brother. Tom Sabatella
June 3, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a tragedy to die so young. We have know Ned for many years. We will miss seeing him at the Gator football games every year. It was always good to see him. Barry & Vicky Martin (Flagler Beach, FL)
Melanie Brenner
June 3, 2011
My heart and thoughts are with the family. This is such a sad loss. I wlll keep you all in my prayers.
Beth Cowart Bruce-Eddy
June 3, 2011
I saw Jeff at all sorts of events in Gainesville. He was always so friendly and made me laugh. Isn't that what life is all about. I will always remember him as one of the best Gville natives. As another person said: "It's a sad day in Gainesville" Rest in peace my friend.
June 3, 2011
To the family of my dear friend Jeff, my most deepest thoughts and prayers to all family and friends. We will miss you terribly, especially on that Sunday morning on tee time. You were a very good friend, and will be missed....Tony Flores (Citra, Fl.)
doug cooper
June 3, 2011
wasn't a better person in the world to brighten the moment at any event. Like his brother Big Till they were constantly giving and I warn their fellow angels on game day to bring your A Game because they deliver. Missing you already Croot
Wayne H. McDonald
June 3, 2011
A sad day in Gville. We've lost one of our best natives. Had to go to that big fairway in the sky, no bunkers there. I'll be in your spot this Sunday morning at Ocala Palms, playing a round for you with your friends. I will remember you throughout my life as a great friend and a great person. All those times we laughed together will be cherished. I will miss you brother.
June 3, 2011
James and family, please know that you are in my prayers. Ned is one of the good one's, and he will be missed. Your family will be in my prayers. Steve Wyman, Alpharetta Ga
william evans
June 3, 2011
Jeff was a great guy who loved his family and friends. He also knew everybody in Gainesville and always took time say Hello. So sorry this happened.
Mark Van Leer
June 3, 2011
To my dear friend,You are missed and will always be remebered,you brought smiles to everyone you knew and that will be missed,my deepest sympathy goes out to your family in this time of sorrow.Peace my friend.
Thomas Sabatella
June 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Young family. I will always remember Jeff like a brother who was always upbeat and made people laugh no matter what. You are truly going to be missed by myself and my whole family and all my friends in Florida. Jeff is loved and always will be by everyone who knew him.
Thomas Sabatella
Nashua, New Hampshire
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